CVE-2020-5137: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 12, 2020
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Updated

A buffer overflow vulnerability in SonicOS allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause Denial of Service (DoS) on the firewall SSLVPN service and leads to firewall crash. This vulnerability affected SonicOS Gen 5 version 5.9.1.7, 5.9.1.13, Gen 6 version 6.5.4.7, 6.5.1.12, 6.0.5.3, SonicOSv 6.5.4.v and Gen 7 version 7.0.0.0.

Affected Software

6 affected components
SonicWall SonicOS<=5.9.1.13
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.0.0.0<=6.0.5.3
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.5.0.0<=6.5.1.11
SonicWall SonicOS>=6.5.4.0<=6.5.4.7
SonicWall SonicOS=7.0.0.0
SonicWall SonicOSv<=6.5.4.4

Event History

Oct 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:40 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:40 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5137?

CVE-2020-5137 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in SonicOS that allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to cause Denial of Service (DoS) on the firewall SSLVPN service and leads to firewall crash.

2

Which versions of SonicOS are affected by CVE-2020-5137?

SonicOS Gen 5 version 5.9.1.7, 5.9.1.13, Gen 6 version 6.5.4.7, 6.5.1.12, 6.0.5.3, SonicOSv 6.5, and SonicOS 7.0.0.0 are affected by CVE-2020-5137.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-5137?

CVE-2020-5137 has a severity level of 7.5 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-5137?

To fix CVE-2020-5137, it is recommended to update SonicOS to a patched version provided by SonicWall.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-5137?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-5137 on the SonicWall PSIRT website at https://psirt.global.sonicwall.com/vuln-detail/SNWLID-2020-0012.

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